Account director

Job Details

ROLE PURPOSE

* To provide advanced writing support across a range of audiences and channels

* To oversee implementation and monitoring of the writing process

* To oversee writing resource

* To provide support for writer development

Responsibilities and what good looks like

* Provide advanced writing support

* Has in depth understanding of the therapeutic area and the brand objectives

* Creates and critiques materials to deliver a compelling story aligned to the brand objectives

* Advises on different styles of writing for different audiences and channels

* Works closely with the programme teams to deliver content on time and to budget

* Leads on client/KOL discussions

* Has sufficient disease management knowledge to engage meaningfully with clients and KOLs

* Is confident to discuss and challenge KOLs on editorial content and approach

* Managing writing processes

* Develops a consistent approach to content development for all writers

* Identifies any deviation from the writing process and provides solutions or amended approaches to the process where necessary

* Is confident to brief and feedback to freelancers

* Resource forward planning

* Regularly reviews writing capacity and recommends how to deliver to deadlines using internal and/or freelance use

* Advises on recruitment needs

* Development and support

* Provides the induction programme for new writers

* Delivers on the job mentoring for writers

* Identifies and recommends the need for external training support

* Optimise revenue and profitability

* Ensures that estimates for writing support are accurate and reconciliation reflects the work done

* Pension package in line the UK requirements and where additional contributions can be made through salary sacrifice to optimise efficiency

* Childcare vouchers which again are eligible for salary sacrifice

* Private healthcare scheme available to employees and extendable to family members

* Holiday flexibility – people can buy or sell up to 4 days of their holiday depending which they value most